Securer for window sashes



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I SECURER FOR WINDOW SASHES Filed July 19, 1928' @QMM Attarnqy Patented June 25, 1929.

EDWARD A. NIGHTINGALE, 0F MIN'IO, NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA.

SECUEER FOR WINDOW SASHES.

Application filed July 19,

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in means for retaining window sashes at predetermined positions within the window frame and the same has as .its prime object the provision of a novel securer swivelly mounted on one or both of the usual sashes of a window construction, whereby the sash or sashes may be supported in a closed or open position.

An important object of the invention is to provide a securer of relatively inexpensive construction, and which being of small size will not disfigure the appearance of the window.

Still another object is to provide a securer for window sashes provided with means whereby the same when carried by one of the sashes may be caused to bind against the window frame for securely retaining the sash either in an opened or closed position.

After considering the following specification and claims, other important objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent.

in the drawings:

Figure 1 represents a fragmentary inside elevation of a window construction, showing one of the window sashes equipped with the present improved securer, and

Figure 2 is an enlarged fragmentary and horizontal. sectional view, through a portion of a window construction, showing the manner of connecting the improved securer to one of the sash frames.

Referring to the drawings wherein like numerals designate like parts, a conventional window frame is designated by A and is provided with the usual stop members BB, between which a. sash C is slidable. Obviously, the securer may be employed with one or both of the sashes of a window construction; for the purpose mentioned heretofore, however, only one sash is shown so equipped.

The sash C is formed at a point adjacent one vertical inner side of the frame A, with a recess 1, in which the cylindrical pin 2 projecting laterally from one end of an elongated member 3 is adapted for snug engagement. The cylindrical pin 2 is formed intermediately with a circumferen- 1928. Serial No. 293,978.

tial channel 4:, while the free end of the elongated member 3 is provided with a resilient head 5.

A plate 6 of suitable shape is formed with suitable openings, through which members 7 may extend for securing the same to the sash C with the edge portion of the opening therein engaged in the circumferential groove 4 of the cylindrical pin 2.

Thus, the securer is swivelly connected to the sash at a point adjacent the vertical portion of the window frame A.

By elevating the sash C, the elongated member may be swung to the position shown in Figure 1, to permit a binding action between the resilient head 5 thereof and the adjacent surface of the window frame.

By lowering the sash and disposing the elongated member 3 in the position shown in dotted lines in Figure l, the resilient head 5 will bind against the window frame to prevent the elevation of the sash.

Whereas the structure embodying the pres ent invention has been definitely illustrated in the drawings, itis to be understood that certain changes in the shape, size or materials may be resorted to, without departing from the spirit or scope of the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new is:

1. In a securer of the character described comprising, a substantially L-shaped lever, one end portion of said lever being formed with a transversely extending channel, the said end portion of the lever being adapted for disposition within a recess in a closure, and a member secured to said closure and adapted for engagement within said channel, the opposite end of said lever being adapted for binding engagement with an adjacent stationary structure.

2. In a securer for closures comprising an elongated member, a pin projecting laterally from one end of the member and being of cylindrical shape, a circumferentially extending groove formed on the pin at an intermediate point, the end portion being adapted for disposition within a recess in the closure, a plate secured to the closure and adapted for engagement within said groove, the free end of the elongated memoer being adapted for binding engagement with the window frame.

3. In a securer for closures comprising an elongated member, a pin projecting laterally adapted for disposition within a recess in 10 the closure, a plate secured to the closure and adapted for engagement within said groove, the free end of the elongated member being adapted for binding engagement with the Window frame, and a resilient h aid 15 on the latter end of said elongated member. In testimony whereof I afiix my signature.

EDWARD A. NIGHTINGALE. 

